Experience

Representative Matters

Defense of lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington alleging claims for libel, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress against corporate client. Obtained dismissal of all claims on motion for summary judgment.

Prosecution of lawsuit in the District Court of Harris County, State of Texas, alleging claims for libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress for individual client. Obtained jury verdict in favor of client.

Defense of purported class action in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, State of California, alleging violations of Section 17200 of the California Unfair Competition Law, Section 17500 of the California False Advertising Law, the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and breach of express warranty against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after favorable decision denying class certification.

Defense of purported class action in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, State of Alabama, alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after favorable decision denying class certification.

Defense of lawsuit in the Circuit Court of Ingham County, State of Michigan, alleging violations of the Michigan Home Solicitation Act and Telephone Consumer Protection Act against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims.

Defense of lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas for Cuyahoga County, State of Ohio, alleging violations of Telephone Consumer Protection Act and Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims.

Defense of purported class action in the Superior Court of Orange County, State of California, alleging violations of Section 17200 of the California Unfair Competition Law and Section 17500 of the California False Advertising Law against corporate client. Obtained dismissal of all claims on demurrer.

Defense of appeal in the Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District, State of California, challenging dismissal of claims alleging violations of Section 17200 of the California Unfair Competition Law and Section 17500 of the California False Advertising Law against corporate client. Obtained decision affirming dismissal of claims.

Defense of lawsuit in the Judicial District of Navarro County, State of Texas, alleging liability against corporate client for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims against client following mediation.

Defense of purported class action in Superior Court of San Diego County, State of California, alleging violations of Section 17200 of the California Unfair Competition Law and Section 17500 of the California False Advertising Law against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after favorable decision denying class certification.

Defense of lawsuit in the Circuit Court of St. Charles County, State of Missouri, alleging violations of the Missouri Telecommunications Act against corporate client. Negotiated favorable Assurance of Voluntary Compliance and obtained voluntary dismissal of claims.

Defense of purported class action in the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, State of Missouri, alleging violations of the Missouri Consumer Fraud Act against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after filing motion to dismiss.

Defense of lawsuit filed in the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Spartanburg, State of South Carolina, alleging claims of conversion, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of all claims after filing motion for summary judgment.

Defense of lawsuit in Judicial District Court of Dallas County, State of Texas, alleging claims for breach of contract, breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing, promissory estoppel, and conversion against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after removal to United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and mediation.

Defense of lawsuit in the District Court of Harris County, State of Texas, alleging libel, slander, and unlawful collection practices against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after removal to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Defense of lawsuit in the Judicial District Court of Bexar County, State of Texas, alleging liability against corporate client for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims against client following mediation.

Defense of lawsuit in the District Court of Denver County, State of Colorado, alleging claims of tortious interference against individual clients. Obtained jury verdict in favor of all clients.

Defense of lawsuit in the Fourth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County, State of Illinois, alleging violations of the Federal Debt Collections Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and fraud against corporate client. Obtained dismissal of all claims on motions to dismiss.

Defense of lawsuit in the Judicial District Court of Kaufman County, State of Texas, alleging violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims.

Defense of lawsuit in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, State of California, alleging claims for breach of contract, fraud, negligence, and misrepresentation against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after favorable decision on motion to compel arbitration.

Prosecution of multiple arbitrations before the American Arbitration Association alleging breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, and unjust enrichment for corporate client. Obtained arbitration awards or negotiated settlements in favor of corporate client.

Defense of lawsuit in Harris County Court of Law, State of Texas, alleging breach of contract against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims against client.

Defense of adversary proceeding in United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alleging bankruptcy and state law causes of action. Obtained dismissal of state law claims on motion to dismiss and negotiated voluntary dismissal of bankruptcy claims following mediation.

Defense of appeal in the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit challenging validity of arbitration award in favor of corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of appeal following mediation.

Defense of lawsuit in Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Essex, alleging claims of misrepresentation, unjust enrichment and violations of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 93A against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after filing motion for summary judgment.

Defense of lawsuit in United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York alleging claims of breach of contract, tortious interference, and intentional infliction of emotional distress against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims against client after favorable decision on motion to compel arbitration.

Defense of adversary proceeding in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas alleging bankruptcy causes of action against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims.

Defense of lawsuit in United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas alleging breach of express and implied warranties against corporate client. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims.

Defense of lawsuit in Superior Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Middlesex, alleging claims of breach of contract, quantum meruit, and violations of the Massachusetts Wage Act. Negotiated voluntary dismissal of claims after filing motion to dismiss.